Give the differences between nervous and endocrine (hormonal) communication

      

Give the differences between nervous and endocrine (hormonal) communication.

  

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Felix
a) Nervous

•response confined to effector organs( localized target)
•speed of response is rapid
•nervous impulse through nerve/nerve cells/neurons
•duration of response is short
•speed of transmission is rapid
•transmission is electrical

b) Hormonal(endocrine)

•response more widespread (various targets)
•response less rapid
•hormones transferred through blood
•persistent for long
•speed of transmission is slower
•transmission is chemical
Anganifelix answered the question on April 18, 2018 at 10:41


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